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their collaboration since 2020. By combining Thunes' most recently served as CHRO at Quorum Software. In
Direct Global Network with Ripple's blockchain-pow- her new role, she will oversee Recurly's global people
ered payment solutions, the alliance is expected to strategy, including talent acquisition, culture, organiza-
improve payout reach, speed and accessibility across tional design and DEI initiatives. Bowden is passionate
new markets and currencies. The partners noted that about fostering environments where employees thrive,
Thunes specializes in reliable, real-time payouts and innovation flourishes and people feel valued. Her exper-
last-mile delivery in regions with limited banking infra- tise in building high-performing teams positions her to
structure, while Ripple Payments provides fast, trans- shape a world-class culture that supports Recurly's rapid
parent and compliant blockchain-based transactions. growth and mission of global subscription success.
Together, they aim to bridge traditional finance and
digital assets, offering businesses and financial institu- InsurePay taps Pat Davis
tions seamless, low-cost and scalable global payment
solutions as demand for digital financial services contin- Pat Davis joined InsurePay as the company's CEO,
ues to grow. bringing decades of insurance technology and insurtech
expertise to the role. Davis is best known as founder and
CEO of Utilant, where he transformed a startup into a
ACQUISITIONS global leader in survey management software for prop-
erty and casualty carriers. With a proven track record
TouchSuite gains majority stake in STG of scaling growth-stage companies, he is recognized for
driving innovation while delivering strong customer
TouchSuite, a commerce technology provider based in value. At InsurePay, Davis will leverage his entrepre-
Boca Raton, Fla., acquired majority ownership in STG, a neurial background and deep industry knowledge to
Buffalo, N.Y.-based POS and payment provider founded expand the company's pay-as-you-go billing and pay-
in 1996. STG, known for operational expertise and ment solutions, emphasizing efficiency, accuracy and
advanced POS solutions, serves clients across the United transparency for carriers, agents and policyholders.
States and Canada. Under the agreement, STG will
continue operating independently with its current lead- Anika Grant tapped by Worldline
ership and brand while collaborating with TouchSuite
on growth strategies, innovation and best practices. Anika Grant was appointed chief people officer and
The partnership combines STG's POS expertise with executive committee member at Worldline, bringing
TouchSuite's strength in payments integration, kiosks more than 30 years of global HR leadership experi-
and funding infrastructure and is expected to broaden ence to the company. As chief people officer at Ubisoft,
solutions for restaurants, retailers and franchise opera- she guided the company through pivotal cultural and
tors throughout North America. organizational change. Previously, she held senior roles
at Dyson, leading an operating model transformation,
and at Uber, where she shaped leadership and culture
APPOINTMENTS pre- and post-IPO. She began her career at Accenture
before advancing to global HR leadership positions. An
Joanne Bennett signs on with Ingenico Australian national fluent in English and French, Grant
has lived and worked internationally and advised multi-
As the new chief financial officer at Ingenico, Joanne national firms on strategic HR transformation.
Bennett brings to the company extensive experience in
financial strategy, value creation and operational trans- FPC names 2025-2026 Board Advisory Group
formation, particularly in private equity environments.
She most recently served as CFO of McCarthy Stone, a The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) celebrated its
UK retirement community developer, and previously 2025–2026 Board Advisory Group, composed of pay-
held senior roles at KKR Capstone and TPG Capital, ments industry leaders who provide insights to guide
where she led growth and transformation initiatives FPC priorities and initiatives. New members include
across diverse industries. Her track record of driv- executives from Experian, Charles Schwab, American
ing financial performance and operational excellence Express, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and more,
makes her well-positioned to guide Ingenico's continued while returning members represent organizations such
growth. Bennett succeeds Jon Locke, who will transition as the Federal Reserve, Ripple, Trustly, and Nacha.
to Ingenico's Supervisory Board to provide ongoing stra- Established in 2020, the group informs the board on
tegic guidance. trends, opportunities and challenges, shaping work on
adoption barriers, use cases and new initiatives. FPC
Recurly appoints Jemima Bowden leaders emphasized the group's role in ensuring faster
payments remain safe, practical and widely accessible
Recurly chose Jemima Bowden to be its first chief human across the U.S. marketplace. For details on appointees,
resources officer, highlighting her extensive background see http://bit.ly/41VigAo.
in scaling global technology and SaaS companies. With
more than 20 years of HR leadership experience, Bowden
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